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Qatar court commutes death sentence to eight Indian nationals: MEA

By Odisha News Online Dec 28, 2023 520

NEW DELHI,DEC 28: A Qatar Court has commuted the death sentence given to eight former Indian Navy personnel in an alleged case of espionage, the External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.”We have noted the verdict today of the Court of Appeal of Qatar in the Dahra Global case, in which the sentences have been reduced,” […]Continue Reading

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110 flights, 25 trains affected as dense fog blankets Delhi, visibility near zero

By Odisha News Online Dec 27, 2023 410

NEW DELHI,DEC 27 : Flights in and out of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport faced delays on Wednesday morning as a thick blanket of fog enveloped the Delhi-NCR region. The visibility dropped to almost zero. “Delhi Airport is facing delays affecting approximately 110 flights, both (domestic and international) arrivals and departures, due to dense Continue Reading

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I’m done with wrestling, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

By Odisha News Online Dec 24, 2023 457

NEW DELHI,DEC 24 : Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday said he is “done” with the sport and the newly-elected body will now take care of it as he has many more responsibilities to look into, including next year’s Lok Sabha elections. Brij Bhushan’s comments came soon after […]Continue Reading

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New wrestling body suspended, ministry says ‘in complete control’ of ex-officials

By Odisha News Online Dec 24, 2023 453

NEW DELHI,DEC 24 : The new Wrestling Federation of India body, under the leadership of Sanjay Singh, has been suspended by the Sports Ministry. The ministry announced its decision on Sunday, 24 December citing that the WFI body had shown complete disregard for the existing rules and regulations. In an official release, the Sports Ministry […]Continue Reading

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Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh Yadav to return Padma Shri over WFI president’s election

By Odisha News Online Dec 23, 2023 795

NEW DELHI,DEC 23: Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh Yadav, better known as Goonga Pehlwan, has now decided to return his Padma Shri to the government, showing solidarity with the country’s top wrestlers who have objected to the election of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist Sanjay Singh as WFI president. Throwing his weight behind Olympic bronze […]Continue Reading

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752 new Covid cases, four deaths reported in 24 hours

By Odisha News Online Dec 23, 2023 444

NEW DELHI,DEC 23: India saw a single-day rise of 752 coronavirus infections, the highest since May 21, 2023, while the active cases have increased to 3,420, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. The death toll was recorded at 5,33,332 with four new deaths — two from Kerala, one each in Rajasthan and […]Continue Reading

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Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans in US

By Odisha News Online Dec 23, 2023 580

NEW DELHI,DEC 23 : A Hindu temple was defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans in California, US. The incident happened in Newark city. The pictures were shared on X by the Hindu American Foundation, showing slogans scribbled on the walls of the Swaminarayan Mandir Vasana Sanstha. Images showed hateful slogans against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]Continue Reading

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India invites French President Emmanuel Macron as 2024 Republic Day chief guest

By Odisha News Online Dec 22, 2023 765

NEW DELHI, DEC 22 : French President Emmanuel Macron is set to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 next year, news agency PTI reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the development. The Indian government had invited US President Joe Biden as the chief guest, but he expressed his […]Continue Reading

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India’s active Covid cases near 3,000-mark, 2 test positive in Bihar

By Odisha News Online Dec 22, 2023 419

NEW DELHI,DEC 22 : India’s active Covid-19 caseload on Friday neared the 3,000-mark while one death was reported in Kerala amid a sudden spike in cases following the detection of the first case of the sub-variant JN.1, Union Health Ministry data showed. According to the ministry, the active cases rose to 2,997 from 2,669 the […]Continue Reading

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Indian govt to set up 17,000 creches in Anganwadi centres

By Odisha News Online Dec 21, 2023 603

NEW DELHI,DEC 21: The centre plans to set up 17,000 creches in Anganwadi centres, with a special focus on catering for women from the unorganised sector. The Anganwadi-cum creches will help give care to children in the age group of six months to six years, the Women and Child Development ministry officials said on Thursday. […]Continue Reading